We are looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to join our team in San Diego, California. This is a contract position that offers an opportunity to work on insurance defense litigation cases in a hybrid or on-site capacity. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in trial preparation, case administration, and file management, ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced legal environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain detailed litigation calendars, including hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, expert meetings, and trial dates across multiple jurisdictions.<br>• Monitor and confirm statutory and local-rule-driven deadlines, schedule reminders, and coordinate attorney availability.<br>• Assist with electronic filing and service in California state and federal courts, adhering to local rules and deadlines.<br>• Prepare, organize, and quality-check exhibits, indices, and labels for filings and legal services.<br>• Ensure electronic and physical case files are orderly and follow consistent naming conventions and folder structures.<br>• Support the opening and closing of legal matters, manage conflict checks, and facilitate intake processes.<br>• Assemble trial binders, witness lists, exhibit lists, and hearing notebooks to support litigation efforts.<br>• Collaborate on billing and time entry processes to ensure timely and accurate submissions.<br>• Adapt quickly to pre-trial periods, managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant, with civil litigation expertise required and trial support experience preferred.<br>• Comprehensive knowledge of California state and federal court rules, electronic filing systems, and local practices.<br>• Strong calendaring skills and familiarity with litigation timelines from initial complaint to verdict or appeal.<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Outlook, and Excel, along with legal-specific tools and calendaring platforms.<br>• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Ability to manage multiple attorneys’ schedules and prioritize tasks in high-pressure situations.<br>• Proven organizational skills and adaptability during demanding pre-trial periods.<br>• Familiarity with insurance defense litigation is highly desirable.

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